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10/22/2002 |
Fall Sampling Helps Assess Spring Slug Populations |
WOOSTER, Ohio - For no-till growers with a history of slug problems, fall is the time to sample fields to help determine spring populations.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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04/16/2002 |
Slugs May Be Abundant This Year |
WOOSTER, Ohio - High slug populations may welcome no-till farmers to the start of the growing season.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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03/22/2005 |
Hort Program Helps Boost Awarness of Plants |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A horticulture program, first developed to simply spark interest in perennials, has now become a highly recognized resource for touting plant species in the green industry. |
Candace Pollock |
Steven Still |
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03/21/2006 |
Workshop Targets Perch Production and Management |
PIKETON, Ohio -- When it comes to food fish production in Ohio, yellow perch is the bread and butter of the state's aquaculture industry. To help aquaculturists remain competitive in management and marketing, Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon will hold a one-day Perch School training course on April 8. |
Candace Pollock |
Geoff Wallatt |
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05/11/2010 |
One Stop, Row Crop Production Resource Gets New Look |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Staying profitable in farming means having quick and easy access to practical and concise research-based information and expert recommendations – which is exactly what the newly revised Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Network website and newsletter is intended to provide. |
Candace Pollock |
Harold Watters |
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05/10/2007 |
Dairy Producers Seeing Historically High Prices |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite last season's financial woes, U.S. dairy producers have been enjoying historically high milk prices this year, driven mainly by an international demand for products that non-U.S. markets have been unable to fill.
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Candace Pollock |
Cameron Thraen |
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01/28/2008 |
Using Manure as Fertilizer? Learn More at the Manure Expo July 9 |
LONDON, Ohio -- Manure application may be an option for growers looking for alternatives to high-priced commercial fertilizers, and an event spearheaded by five land-grant universities in July will cover the economics and management of manure as a crop production resource. |
Candace Pollock |
Tami Combs |
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05/22/2003 |
Mad Cow Nervousness May Drive Consumers Away from Beef |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Chicken and pork rather than beef may be the meats of grilling choice this Memorial Day holiday, if U.S. consumers express concerns over the recent case of mad cow disease identified in Canada.
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Candace Pollock |
Brian Roe |
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10/23/2008 |
OSU Extension Tool Aids Farmers in Budgeting Farm Enterprises |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With the economy still in flux and agriculture production inputs like fertilizer still historically high, budgeting farm enterprises is even more essential to remaining profitable and sustainable. Ohio State University Extension is offering producers a budgeting resource tool to help guide them through the decision-making process of committing resources to the most profitable enterprises on the farm. |
Candace Pollock |
Barry Ward |
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08/17/2009 |
Coping with Canada Geese? Learn How to Control Populations at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – They are a common sight in urban areas, taking up residence along riverbanks and community ponds, stopping traffic as they waddle across roads, and making a fine mess of well-manicured lawns and golf courses. Canada geese are viewed by many as a nuisance, but several options exist to help control their populations. Learn more at Ohio State University's Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Bill Lynch, Marne Titchenell |
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08/30/2004 |
International Relations Bringing Agribusiness Skills to Africa |
PIKETON, Ohio — Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon, in conjunction with Ohio State's International Programs in Agriculture, is teaming up with a university in east Africa to bring agribusiness skills to its country's residents.
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Candace Pollock |
Tom Worley, Mark Erbaugh |
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06/27/2001 |
Learn Your Bugs: Beneficial Insects Can Help Control Garden Pests |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Garden lovers looking for a more natural way to control ornamental pests other than using insecticides may have to look no farther than their own backyard. |
Candace Pollock |
Barb Bloetscher |
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12/20/2004 |
Mulch Options Exist for Tomato Growers |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's easy to recognize the benefits mulches afford vegetable crops, but the challenge lies in choosing which mulch performs the best and doesn't lighten the wallet. |
Candace Pollock |
Elaine Grassbaugh |
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12/14/2005 |
Vet-Med Opportunities with New Ohio State Degree Program |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new academic program, being offered by Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences in collaboration with Columbus State Community College, is adding career opportunities for students interested in the field of veterinary medicine. |
Candace Pollock |
Amy Lahmers |
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03/05/2010 |
Take Steps to Reduce Compaction Before Spring Planting |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – With a late harvest, a wet fall and slow-melting snow, Ohio farmers may be facing more compaction issues than usual this spring. |
Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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01/18/2007 |
Conference All About Conservation Tillage |
ADA, Ohio -- From organic farming to cover crops, to nitrogen management and continuous corn production, participants of the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference will have two days worth of conservation tillage topics to indulge in for the best in research, technology and production management.
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Candace Pollock |
Randall Reeder |
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11/01/2010 |
Ohio Participates in National Pilot Program to Build Rural Economies |
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Ohio is participating in a national pilot program to strengthen rural areas in the hopes of improving economic development and creating new jobs. |
Candace Pollock |
Becky Nesbitt |
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11/07/2007 |
Despite Summer Drought, Corn Yields Heading for Record Books |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Despite an abnormally dry season, and in some cases a severe drought, Ohio's corn harvest is wrapping up with better-than-expected yields, much to the surprise of growers and agronomists alike.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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08/19/2008 |
A Good Year for Ohio Wheat |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Perfect timing of rain and cool temperatures kept disease levels low and crop performance at its peak for Ohio's wheat. The result: a good year for yields. |
Candace Pollock |
Pierce Paul |
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06/23/2009 |
Ohio State University Recruits Citizens to Count Lady Beetles |
WOOSTER, Ohio – The lady beetle, with its shiny, round red body and black spots, is one of the most recognizable in the insect world – celebrated as a beneficial predator. But native lady beetle populations are rapidly declining throughout the Midwest, and an Ohio State University entomologist wants to know where the insect stands in Ohio.
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Candace Pollock |
Mary Gardiner |
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05/29/2002 |
Increased Farm Bill Funding Means More Conservation Results |
COLUMBUS, Ohio - With a 10 percent increase in funding over the 1996 Farm Bill, introduction of new programs and 21 percent of the 2002 Farm Bill's budget devoted to conservation, improvements to water quality, wildlife habitats and the environment appears to be increasing in importance.
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Candace Pollock |
Brent Sohngen |
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02/12/2002 |
Soybean Germplasm Lines Show Resistance to Insect Defoliation |
WOOSTER, Ohio - Two recently released soybean germplasm lines appear to resist defoliation against bean leaf beetle and western corn rootworm, insects that have been known to cause severe crop damage throughout the mid-west.
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Candace Pollock |
Ron Hammond |
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09/13/2005 |
Testing the Best Fungicide Coverage for Soybean Rust |
WOOSTER, Ohio — Soybean rust may be a manageable disease, but getting effective fungicide coverage with the most efficient equipment and the least amount of cost may turn out to be a challenge. |
Candace Pollock |
Erdal Ozkan |
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12/09/2009 |
Manure Covers Could Play Role in Mitigating Global Warming |
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Technology to mitigate odor and air quality concerns on livestock farms can also be used for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while providing potential income for farmers looking to trade carbon credits. |
Candace Pollock |
Lingying Zhao |
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10/23/2006 |
Plant Pathologist Honored Nationally for Soybean Rust Work |
WOOSTER, Ohio -- An Ohio State University plant pathologist, who is leading Ohio's research and Extension efforts on Asian soybean rust, has been recognized nationally for her contributions. |
Candace Pollock |
Larry Madden |
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09/09/2010 |
Get the Latest on Current Ag Economic Topics, Trends and Hot Issues at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio – A set of agricultural economics seminars on current topics, trends and hot issues will be a new feature offered at this year's Ohio State University Farm Science Review.
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Candace Pollock |
Stan Ernst |
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08/31/2007 |
Forage Production Strategies for Horses at Farm Science Review |
LONDON, Ohio -- With alfalfa harvest falling short and much of Ohio's pastureland unsuitable for forage due to this season's drought, managing adequate, high-quality feed for horses has become a challenge for many owners.
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Candace Pollock |
Gary Wilson |
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06/24/2003 |
Consider Alternatives to Late-Planted/Replanted Corn |
COLUMBUS, Ohio â Nearly all of the corn crop may be in the ground in Ohio, but unfavorable weather conditions may drive growers to plant an alternative crop in place of the small percentage of unplanted or replanted corn throughout the state.
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Candace Pollock |
Peter Thomison |
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06/17/2008 |
High Tunnels May Protect Brambles from Winter Injury |
PIKETON, Ohio -- High tunnels, plastic-covered structures placed on small tracts of land, can lengthen the growing season of high-value vegetable crops, such as tomatoes. Now Ohio State University Extension horticulturists are using them to improve winter hardiness of brambles. |
Candace Pollock |
Shawn Wright |
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04/08/2009 |
Ohio State University Software Tool Can Help Dairy Producers Manage Feed Costs |
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With more livestock feedstuffs than corn and soybean grains available to Ohio dairy producers, finding the bargains while managing a balanced diet can be a challenge. As the industry faces a dire economic situation, an Ohio State University computer software program is available to help alleviate some unnecessary management costs. |
Candace Pollock |
Normand St-Pierre |
